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Evaluating Effects of Group-based CBT for Emotion Regulation in Adult ADHD

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllKarolinska Institutet
NCT07614867 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study will evaluate if a specific treatment for emotion regulation in ADHD, GEARS, effectively reduces symptoms of emotional dysregulation. GEARS will be evaluated through a randomized controlled trial (RCT) and a qualitative interview study. This project aims to investigate two main questions: 1. Is GEARS an effective treatment for emotion regulation difficulties in adult ADHD patients? 2. How do participants perceive the impact of completing the GEARS treatment? Study 1 investigates research question 1 through an RCT comparing GEARS to a passive control group. Data are collected using validated measures before and after treatment/waiting period, as well as at six and 12 months follow ups. Sample size: 150 participants, ensuring sufficient statistical power to detect significant between-group differences, even with some attrition. Study 2 examines the patients' perspectives on

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * being diagnosed with ADHD according to DSM criteria, * age 18 years or above, and * having identified problems with emotion regulation difficulties. Exclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of intellectual disability, * diagnosis of autism * substance abuse, * severe mental illness (e.g., severe depression, anorexia) or comorbidity requiring clinical priority, * difficulties allocating time to participate due to social, academic or occupational circumstances hindering engagement in treatment, * other ongoing psychotherapy, and * difficulties accepting the group setting.
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What it tests

  • Group Therapy for Improving Emotional Acceptance and Regulatory Skills in Adults with ADHD (GEARS)
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Where

1 site
Norra Stockholms Psykiatri
Stockholm, Sweden
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